Market Insights
The low migration inks market was estimated at USD 286.44 million in 2021 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 7.44% during 2022-2028 to reach USD 476.08 million in 2028.

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Growing consumption of packaged food and the requirement for securing these food products from getting blended with the printed inks on food packets, and the growing demand for light packaging of food materials accompanied by increasing usage of low migration inks for the labeling of various products such as pharmaceuticals, alcohol bottles, cosmetics are the considerable factors fueling the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Low migration inks are formulated without the use of raw materials that have been recognized as a material that can pass through any substrate and can cause damage to the flavor, odor, appearance, safety, or taste of the products enclosed within the package. This ink is widely used in the food and beverage industry owing to its exceptional ink-restraining features.
Low Migration Inks Market Highlights
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Market Size in 2021
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USD 286.44 million
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Market Size in 2028
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USD 476.08 million
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Market Growth (2022-2028)
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7.44% CAGR
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Base Year of Study
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2021
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Trend Period
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2017-2020
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Forecast Period
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2022-2028
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Segments Covered
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By Printing Process Type (Flexography, Offset, Digital, and Gravure),
By End-User Industry Type (Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care, and Others),
By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World).
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Segments Analysis
By Printing Process Type
Based on the printing process type, the market is segmented as flexography, offset, digital, and gravure. Flexography is estimated to hold the major share of the market during the forecast period owing to its quickness and application in varied surfaces. It is a process of surface printing that is widely used as an efficient and appropriate way of smearing designs and writings for a variety of packaging items, such as paper and plastic containers, paperboard boxes, tape, and metal foils.
By End-User Industry Type
Based on the end-user industry type, the market is segmented as food & beverages, pharmaceutical, personal care, and others. Food & beverages are estimated to witness a significant growth rate in the market. Factors such as various guidelines pertaining to the use of low-migration inks in packaged food products and strengthening the sales of packaged food across the globe are expected to boost market growth during the forecast period.
Regional Insights
In terms of regions, Europe is estimated to account for the largest share of the market. The growth of the market is attributed to an increase in sales of food and packaging industries and a favorable standard of its usage in the regional market during the forecast period. Further, North America is also anticipated to account for a significant share of the market, owing to the standardized regulations in the U.S., fueling the regional market growth. Asia-Pacific is also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities during the forecast period.

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Market Scope & Segmentation
This report studies the market covering 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
The market is segmented into the following categories.
By Printing Process Type
- Flexography
- Offset
- Digital
- Gravure
By End-User Industry Type
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceuticals
- Personal Care
- Others
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and the Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Key Players
Some of the key players in the market are-
- Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
- Altana AG
- Epple Druckfarben AG
- Flint Group
- Huber Group
- INX International
- Marabu US Holding GmbH & Co. KG
- Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA
- Sun Chemical Corporation
- Toyo Inks
Research Methodology
This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools.
More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data.
We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
Report Features
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
- Market trend and forecast analysis
- Market segment trend and forecast
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities
- Emerging trends
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players
- Key success factors
Report Features
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Market Segmentation
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3
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Regions Covered
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4
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Countries/Sub-Regions Covered
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17
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No. of Figures & Tables
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>150
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Company Profiles
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10
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Report Customization Options
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Company Profiling
- Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to 3 players)
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Market Segmentation
- Current market segmentation by anyone of the printing process types by end-user industry type.
Competitive Benchmarking
- Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances
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